Knicks win back-and-forth battle with Joel Embiid-less 76ers, take 2-0 series lead

The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 in Game 2 on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, taking a 2-0 series lead in their NBA playoff matchup. The game was tightly contested, with Philadelphia holding an 89-90 lead heading into the fourth quarter, before New York pulled away late. Joel Embiid was absent for the 76ers, and the Knicks extended their playoff winning streak to five games.